Word: affords
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...could be as perfect as Veronica Mars, but the problem of finding someone like her is exacerbated here at Harvard. Veronica Mars is not unambitious; she is driven to solve the mysteries which have warped her life, to get into Stanford (if she can afford it) and as a whole to do what’s right rather than what’s popular...
...free tickets through Maass’ donation afford concert attendees more flexibility...
After the debacle over the ethics rules, more than a few House members say they can ill afford to put their necks out much farther for DeLay. And their support could erode further--and quickly--if they start hearing complaints about DeLay from their constituents at home. "As members head home, they'll review the various media reports," says Arizona's Hayworth, who has been burned by revelations that he used a skybox supplied by Abramoff for fund raising. "I'm sure that it's in the best interest of the majority leader and the majority to have an accounting...
...filing cases against allegedly crooked officials. Since Damalerio's death, his paper's publisher, Hernan de la Cruz, says he has hired three bodyguards and has taken to carrying a .45-cal. pistol for protection. These are logical precautions, no doubt, but what about the many journalists who cannot afford such measures? For now, they might have to content themselves with the advice offered on page 28 of Staying Alive: "Work out an emergency procedure with your office and your family. They should know what to do in case something happens...
...most debt, such as medical and credit-card bills (though you're still obligated to pay any child support, taxes and student loans). Under the new law, less debt can be erased under Chapter 7. And if your income is above the median in your state--and you can afford to pay at least $6,000 over five years--you will be forced into Chapter 13, which requires a repayment plan for all debt. (The national median income for a family of four is $65,093, with state medians ranging from $45,867 in New Mexico...